Naropa University was first accredited by the North Central Association in 1986. The
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed Naropa University's accreditation status
for a five-year period on September 16, 2010.

The pursuit of wisdom at Naropa University means learning both about academic subjects
and about one's own place in the world. The mission of contemplative education—combining
the best of Western and Eastern academic traditions—places Naropa on the cutting edge
of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.